Ben Shelton def. Marcos Giron 6(4)-7(7), 6-4, 7(7)-6(5) — Stuttgart Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Ben Shelton defeated Marcos Giron 6(4)-7(7), 6-4, 7(7)-6(5) in the R16 of the Stuttgart Open 2026.

Marcos Giron, ranked No. 84, knocked off World No. 5 Ben Shelton at the Boss Open, taking it 7-6(7) on grass. The number that flipped the gap: Giron piled up 34 of 40 first-serve points (85%) and never faced more than one break point all match, saving it. Shelton's lone leak was the return — he managed just 6 of 40 (15%) against the first serve and couldn't pry open the tiebreak. It was their third meeting, first on grass, and Giron's first win in the series.

Profiles: Ben Shelton · Marcos Giron — Stuttgart Open 2026

Head-to-head

Ben Shelton and Marcos Giron have met 3 times, with Ben Shelton leading the head-to-head 3–0.

• Hamburg Open 2026 R32 — Ben Shelton won 6-3, 4-6, 7(7)-6(3)
• Japan Open 2023 Semifinal — Ben Shelton won 6(2)-7(7), 7(7)-6(5), 6-4